N&W Bridges -- Guidance Sought for a Unique N&W Prototype

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Thanks Matt.  Apparently no longer there — found the Hargus Creek crossing on Google Earth.  No siding.  But good to know there is an historical prototype.  I’m modeling mid-‘50s all steam, so entirely possible siding and switch were there at the time.  

Yes.  Great reminder for a “man bridge” for attendant to access the switch.  Will have to work on that.  

Real challenge was leaving sufficient space on the turning side for 80’ passenger cars to make the swing without hitting the rear on the opposite side or the overhang on the inside rubbing on the middle of the bridge.  

Bill Demarest